CATEGORY – Potted House Plant

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 6 to 10 inches
3.Watering – Moderate; allow the top inch of soil to dry before watering again
4.Sunlight – Bright, indirect light

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 1 to 1.5 feet
3.Leaves Color – Deep green with silvery-white raised patches (aluminum-like effect)
4.Flowers – Small, insignificant; rarely blooms indoors
5.Fruits – Not present in common cultivation
6.Type – Upright, bushy indoor foliage plant
7.Feed – Use a diluted balanced fertilizer once a month during growing season
8.Watering – Keep soil lightly moist; do not overwater
9.Soil – Well-draining potting mix with peat and perlite
10.Sunlight – Prefers bright, filtered light; avoid direct sun
11.Suitable Temperature – 18°C to 28°C

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Select a pot with good drainage.
2.Fill halfway with potting mix.
3.Place the sapling upright and fill the remaining space with soil.
4.Press gently and water thoroughly.
5.Keep in bright but indirect light and maintain regular watering.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Pilea cadierei
2.Common names: Aluminum Plant, Watermelon Pilea
3.Hindi: एल्युमिनियम प्लांट
4.Tamil: அலுமினியம் செடி
5.Telugu: అల్యూమినియం మొక్క
6.Kannada: ಅಲ್ಯೂಮಿನಿಯಮ್ ಸಸ್ಯ
7.Marathi: अॅल्युमिनियम प्लांट
8.Malayalam: അലുമിനിയം സസ്യം